What you get
Financial Assistance for Operational Costs | - Wages of one resource person (Diploma in Agriculture) and one peon at the rates fixed under the Minimum Wages Act. | - A fixed amount of ₹25,000/- per annum for incurring expenditure on stationery, printing, etc.. | - Rent reimbursement for office space, subject to limits: Minimum limit of ₹8,000/- per month for urban areas; Minimum limit of ₹5,000/- per month for rural areas. | - The aforementioned rent will be enhanced accordingly @10% on the actual rent fixed after every three years. | One-Time Financial Assistance | - One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- for the procurement of a Desktop Computer, Uninterruptible Power Supply, computer table, cupboard, table, and chairs, etc. | Benefit Disbursal | - The amount is disbursed in two installments. | - The first installment shall be 50% of the total sanctioned amount. | - The balance amount is disbursed only upon submission of a utilization certificate duly verified by the Zonal Agriculture Officer. | Conditions for Continuation | - For availing the benefit for the subsequent year, the farmer co-operative shall submit an annual performance report. This report must be verified, signed, and recommended by the concerned Zonal Agriculture Officer. | - If the farmer co-operative fails to submit the annual performance report, the succeeding year benefit shall be kept on hold until the report is submitted. | Wages Disbursement | - Wages for the resource person and peon shall be paid by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare on a monthly basis upon submission of attendance by the farmer Co-operatives.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
How is the financial assistance provided under this scheme disbursed, and are there specific conditions related to receiving the funds?
The sanctioned amount is generally released in two installments: 50% as the first installment, with the balance being disbursed only after the Utilization Certificate for the first installment is submitted and verified.
What are the explicit legal requirements an organization must fulfill, such as registration under a specific act, to qualify as an applicant?
The applying organization must be a Tribal Farmers Co-operatives organization that is formally registered under the legal framework of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001.
If the farmer’s co-operative unit was established recently, within the last two years, what type of financial audit documents are required during the application submission process?
If the co-operative was formed within the last two years, the applicant is required to furnish the audit report covering only the last financial year during the application process.
Does the co-operative organization need to submit any formal document outlining its proposed actions for promoting agricultural development or managing community resources?
Yes, the co-operative must submit a brief project report detailing the activities planned for the growth of agriculture or the management of community forest produce.
What specific percentage of the total membership within the co-operative organization must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community for the application to be considered valid?
At least 50% of the total members belonging to the farmers co-operative must be members of the Scheduled Tribe community, as evidenced by their certificates.
In order for the co-operative to continue receiving scheme benefits in succeeding years, what official record of performance must be submitted annually?
The farmer co-operative is mandatorily required to submit an annual performance report that has been verified, signed, and recommended by the concerned Zonal Agriculture Officer.
If the cooperative seeks reimbursement for rent, which specific governmental department or body must issue the required certificate for the rental space?
The applicant must submit a Rent Certificate that has been officially issued by the Public Works Department (Building Division) of the State of Goa.
When applying for this financial assistance program, are copies of the Aadhaar identity documents required from all individuals associated with the co-operative unit?
Yes, the application must include copies of the Aadhaar card for all of the co-operative’s members.
Beyond registration and compliance, what is the required primary organizational objective concerning agricultural output for a farmers' co-operative to be eligible?
The co-operative organization must have been formally established with the specific objective of improving productivity within the farm or forest produce sector.
Is it necessary for the applicant organization to provide a copy of its official bank documentation when submitting the application form for verification?
Yes, the application packet must include a copy of the bank passbook belonging to the farmers co-operative organization.
What are the requirements regarding the submission of financial history or audit records if the farmer co-operative has been operating for several years?
The farmer co-operative shall submit the audit reports covering the last two years of operation as part of the mandatory application documents.
Must the applicant cooperative provide a formal commitment or declaration that the scheme resources will be used solely for the specified organizational objectives?
The applicant must provide an undertaking declaring that the resources provided under this scheme will be used strictly for the co-operative’s activities and for delivering services to members.
In addition to registration, must the co-operative provide documentation detailing its structure, governing rules, and leadership at the time of application?
Yes, the organization is required to submit a copy of its constitution and registration documents, along with a list of its current office bearers.
What specific mandatory document related to agricultural land or activity must all Scheduled Tribe members of the co-operative submit with the application?
The applicant must include the Krishi Card Abstract for all Scheduled Tribe members within the farmer co-operative organization.